This year’s theme, “Speak It. Live It. Do It.” challenges us to speak truthfully, live purposefully, and act with intention in building and shaping the future for stronger Black communities. It calls on us to embrace the full power of our voices, our values, and our actions.
Driven by a deep commitment to service and representation, Jan Gillet entered public life to help make her city “the best it could be, for everyone.” She believes that leadership should reflect the community it serves: “Representation…
https://nbccedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Jan.jpg10801080Greg Davishttps://nbccedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo.pngGreg Davis2026-02-26 09:01:372026-02-26 09:01:37City Councillor Jan Gillett
Born out of necessity because we’re talking 20 years ago when Black history month came up or in general - i just did not see meaningful representation - not in galleries or doing their own shows or not on a level. There were some artists…
https://nbccedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NBCC-Online-Story-Pics-9.jpg12151215Greg Davishttps://nbccedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo.pngGreg Davis2026-02-15 21:15:062026-02-15 21:18:55Celebrating 20 years of 5 Artist 1 Love
A Legacy of Leadership, Education, and Community Service
We celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Rosalind Smith a trailblazing educator, leader, and community advocate whose influence reached far beyond the classroom.
Raised…
https://nbccedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ros-Smith.jpg10801080Greg Davishttps://nbccedmonton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/logo.pngGreg Davis2026-01-27 09:36:152026-01-30 08:14:27Remembering Rosalind Smith